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Sclerosing encapsulating peritonitis

O Cohen1, J Abrahamson, J Ben-Ari

  • 1Department of Surgery A, Carmel Hospital, Haifa, Israel.

Journal of Clinical Gastroenterology
|January 1, 1996
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Sclerosing encapsulating peritonitis (SEP), a fibrotic condition causing intestinal obstruction, may involve intraperitoneal hemorrhage and develop rapidly. Surgical intervention is key for treating obstruction, with good prognosis dependent on other health conditions.

Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Nephrology
  • Surgical Pathology

Background:

  • Sclerosing encapsulating peritonitis (SEP) is a rare condition characterized by fibrosclerosis within the abdominal cavity.
  • It can lead to significant complications such as intestinal obstruction.
  • SEP can be idiopathic or secondary to various factors, including dialysis.

Observation:

  • This case report details a 41-year-old man experiencing dialysis-induced SEP.
  • The patient presented with symptoms of intestinal obstruction.
  • Intraperitoneal hemorrhage was identified as a potential contributing factor in the pathogenesis.

Findings:

  • The study suggests that intraperitoneal hemorrhage plays a significant pathogenetic role in dialysis-induced SEP.
  • The condition was observed to develop rapidly, within 12 weeks.

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  • Operative treatment involving dissection of the encapsulating membrane and separation of bowel loops is effective.

    • Implications:

    • Early recognition of intraperitoneal hemorrhage is crucial for understanding SEP development.
    • Prompt surgical management offers a good prognosis for patients with SEP-induced obstruction.
    • Coexisting medical conditions significantly influence patient outcomes following treatment.